18/38.- Bordeaux,
Grand Theater
From 'Place Gambetta', following 'Cours de
l'intendance' we get to the 'Grand Theater'. This
neoclassical theater was designed by Victor Louis at the
end of the 18th century. It opened its doors in 1780 and
since then it has been the center of the artistic life
in Bordeaux. In 1991 the inside of the theater was
restored, its original blue and gold colors were
respected. The theater's beautiful portico is decorated
with 12 Corinthian style columns. On the top of the
facade are 12 statues; nine represent the art muses and
three the goddess Juno, Venus and Minerva.
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